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Lush Logistics is boxing clever
Frustrated by poor service and hidden costs when using third party logistics companies, Matthew Drennan has established an order fulfilment centre with a difference. Here, he talks about Lush Logistics’ journey so far and reveals why office space, transparent pricing and supporting local are helping this company pack a punch. When Matthew Drennan and his wife, Emma, had their first child in...
Have you ever avoided a conversation you knew you needed to have?
You are not alone… Research from Harvard Business Review says that 80% of people avoid at least one workplace conversation. At a recent conference where I delivered a keynote, I tested this theory by asking the group to vote on the topic that was most on their mind right now…. You guessed it 76% of the audience said it was navigating a difficult conversation they know they need to have. ...
University Centre Quayside step in to Skills Bootcamps
University Centre Quayside have been successful in tendering for the new programmes in the North East called Skills Bootcamps. Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses lasting 2 to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to a guaranteed interview with a local employer. Skills Bootcamps are delivered in partnership with employers, further...
TEDxTeessideWomen event returns to Middlesbrough for second year
TEDxTeessideWomen has returned to Middlesbrough, welcoming eight new speakers and more than 330 guests to Middlesbrough Town Hall. This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED and gives speakers a platform to share their ideas on a global stage. TEDxTeessideWomen’s 2024 theme is Elevating Every Voice, with talks ranging from climate change, intergenerational friendships, ageism...
Whitley Bay care home Holywell House receives national award
Holywell House Care Centre in Whitley Bay is celebrating after winning a national award for its end-of-life care. The care home has been recognised with the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award, marking its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for residents during the final months and days of life. The award follows nearly 18 months of comprehensive training and...